Donald E. Waddell

Automation Alley is a technology business association that caters to businesses, educational institutions, and government entities. It offers counseling and mentoring services to entrepreneurs including business plan, angel and venture capital pitch, intellectual property, and management team assistance; commercialization planning; strategic alliance building; and marketing technology assessmen. The company was founded in 1999 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

Southern Methodist University is a private university near the center of Dallas, SMU offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs through seven schools in the humanities and sciences, business, the performing, visual, and communication arts, engineering, education and human development, law, and theology.

The Detroit Medical Center's (DMC) record of service has provided medical excellence throughout the history of the Metropolitan Detroit area. From the founding of Children's Hospital in 1886, to the creation of the first mechanical heart at Harper Hospital 50 years ago. Their medical experts are nationally recognized and each year, hundreds of DMC doctors are included in the list of America's Best Doctors. A reputation for excellence draws patients to world-class programs in oncology, organ transplant, cardiology, women's services, neurosciences, stroke treatment, optometry, orthopedics, pediatrics and rehabilitation. They are the leading academically integrated system in metropolitan Detroit and the largest health care provider in southeast Michigan. The DMC has more than 2,000 licensed beds and 3,000 affiliated physicians. Detroit Medical Center facilities employ best practices and conduct business in an atmosphere of respect and professionalism. Their recognition of and attention to diversity in their business operations and healthcare services is unparalleled. Their volunteer efforts in health education & disease prevention represent an ongoing commitment to the health and well-being of the communities they serve. The DMC continues to meet the health care needs of a growing community, offering the best in medical research & development, advanced technology and optimum clinical services.

Founded in 1898, Northeastern University is a private research university located in the heart of Boston. Northeastern teaches worldwide experiential learning, urban engagement, and interdisciplinary research that meets global and societal needs. The University offers a range of undergraduate and graduate programs leading to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools.

CareTech Solutions, Inc. provides information technology (IT) and end-user interface services for hospitals and health systems. It offers IT outsourcing, digital transformation cloud services, IT monitoring services, service desk, identity and access management, disaster recovery, advisory services, application development and managed services, integration and interoperability, web products and services, and document management. The company was founded on September 20, 1998 and is headquartered in Troy, MI.

ECHL, Inc. owns, operates, and manages sports-related activities. Its events include professional & amateur sports teams, clubs, leagues, and associations. The company was founded in 1988 and is located in Princeton, NJ.

The National Hockey League operates as a professional ice hockey league. It governs the games, sets and enforces rules, regulates team ownership and collects licensing fees for merchandise. The company was founded on November 26, 1917 and is headquartered in New York, NY.

USA Hockey, Inc. promotes sports. It promotes sport of hockey, including ice hockey and in-line hockey. The company develops guidelines for coaches, players, parents of youth hockey participants, and young hockey players. USA Hockey was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO.

Business Leaders For Michigan operates as a non-profit organization that publishes research and benchmarking reports. It specializes in public policy research, public policy strategy, event organization, economic development, and public policy advocacy. The company was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Detroit Economic Club is a non profit organization committed to the discussion and debate of important business, government and social issues. It provides a platform for distinguished international dignitaries and business leaders, who represent the changing global environment. The company was founded in 1934 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

New Detroit, Inc. is a coalition of leaders working to achieve racial understanding and racial equity. It is a private, non-profit, tax-exempt organization dedicated to addressing the issue of race relations. The company was founded by Jerome Cavanagh, Joseph L. Hudson and George Romney in 1967 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The North American Hockey League operates as a junior hockey league. The private company is based in Frisco, TX.

Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute provides health care services for cancer patients. It also provides integrated center of research, patient care and education, dedicated to the prevention, early detection, treatment and eventual eradication of cancer. The company was founded in 1943 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

The Museum of Contemporary Art founded in 1979, MOCA is the museum in Los Angeles devoted exclusively to contemporary art. It is committed to the collection, presentation, and interpretation of work produced since 1940 in all media, and to preserving that work for future generations. Now numbering over 5,000 works and steadily growing, this invaluable cultural resource provides extensive opportunities for education and enjoyment to thousands of national and international visitors. Today the museum is housed in three facilities: MOCA Grand Avenue, The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, and MOCA Pacific Design Center

KTB Florida Sports Arena LLC operates as sport center and club. The company was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Estero, FL.

Ontario Hockey League operates as an ice hockey league and sells sports goods through online. The company is headquartered in Scarborough, Canada.

Detroit Opera operates as a producer and presenter for opera, musical theatre, and dance. The non-profit company is based in Detroit, MI and has subsidiaries in the United States. Wayne S. Brown has been the CEO of the company since 2014.

Wayne State University Foundation is a non-profit organization which promotes advocacy and generates financial support from private sources as an essential supplement to state appropriations, tuition, and research-related income. The organization was founded in 2000 and is headquartered in Detroit, MI.

Dundon Capital Partners LLC (DCP) is a private equity firm founded in 2015 by Thomas G. Dundon. The firm is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Maddog Technology is a Venture Operator and investor focused on creating and operating cloud-powered software businesses. The company was founded by Peter J. Karmanos Jr., Robert R. Reese, Doug Willoughby, and Mark Hillman and is headquartered in Birmingham, MI.

Shapelog, Inc. provides fitness tacking devices. The firm’s devices captures weight, repetitions, and range of motion and power for each person at each exercise. It is a strength analytics platform for gyms and physical therapy centers. The company was founded by Brian Hayden and Nolan Orfield in 2016 and is headquartered in Ann Arbor, MI.

Mad Dog Ventures Management LLC (Mad Dog Ventures) is a venture capital firm founded in 2016 by Pete Karmanos. The firm is headquartered in Birmingham, Michigan.

Deliver My Ride LLC is a company that provides lenders with a customized marketplace to meet their customers online. The company is based in Birmingham, MI. The marketplace integrates partner dealer inventory for auto, RV, powersports, and marine, allowing customers to shop on their most trusted platform anytime and anywhere. The CEO of the company is Bobby Schostak.